Mindy Diamond: Career Moves
Writer's bio: Mindy Diamond is president of Diamond Consultants, of Chester, N.J., which specializes in retail brokerage and banking recruiting. For more information visit diamondrecruiter.com. On the Move: Wirehouse to Platform FirmApr 1, 2012By Mindy Diamond For advisors with an entrepreneurial spirit and a little courage, starting an RIA and hooking up with a platform firm for middle- and back-office support is a great way to go.... Moving on: Wirehouse to RegionalMar 1, 2012By Mindy Diamond James and Nancy, a wirehouse team in a southeastern city, began looking around for new digs in 2008 but it took them a few years to make the leap. James... Swimming UpstreamJan 1, 2012By Mindy Diamond If you want to work with high-net-worth clients, the private banking divisions of the wirehouse firms are worth considering.... Career Moves: Gung-Ho for GrowthDec 1, 2011By Mindy Diamond The landscape of the business has changed, so do your homework about what options are available to you, including organic growth, acquisitions and switching channels.... The Regional AlternativeNov 1, 2011By Mindy Diamond What do regional brokerages offer and whom do they attract?... The Allure of the Multi-Family OfficeAug 1, 2011By Mindy Diamond Multi-family offices are becoming a popular option for top-tier financial advisors.... How to Look When It's Time to LeapJul 1, 2011By Mindy Diamond When switching firms, who you meet and what you ask matter... The Opportunities of Guarded OptimismJun 9, 2011By Matt Oechsli Advisors must guard against complacency amid continued improvement... Talking to Clients About a MoveMay 31, 2011By Mindy Diamond What you can say before you leave is very limited but here are a few guidelines... Wirehouse Firms Get Creative With RecruitingApr 1, 2011By Mindy Diamond As recruiting from other wirehouses dries up, the big Wall Street firms have been turning to non-traditional sources.... Clearing HurdlesMar 1, 2011By Mindy Diamond Today's fat recruiting deals reward those who clear challenging growth hurdles. Not everyone is able to stay in the race.... Your Recruiting Bonus Is Not A Prison SentenceFeb 1, 2011By Mindy Diamond The number of years over which recruiting deals vest is growing with every year. But if you're careful with that loan money, it shouldn't make a difference.... Career Moves Dec. 2010: Economics MatterDec 1, 2010By Mindy Diamond The deals being offered by the wirehouses make it harder for an advisor to choose independence.... Career Moves: For Better, Or For Worse?Nov 1, 2010By Mindy Diamond Some say moving does not pay off. I have to differ.... Five Reasons You Won't Get HiredOct 1, 2010By Mindy Diamond Production and assets aren't the only things that factor into wirehouse hiring decisions. Even if all of your numbers look good, you might not get that six-figure upfront bonus. Here's why.... Career Moves: Staying For The Long HaulSep 1, 2010By Mindy Diamond There are good reasons to stay put, and there are bad reasons. If you're trying to decide whether to stick it out, make sure you know which is which.... When Teams Fall ApartAug 3, 2010By Mindy Diamond Getting all of the members of a team to agree to switch firms together can be a major challenge.... Pause Or Play?Jun 1, 2010By Mindy Diamond With regulatory reform on the way, some financial advisors are putting off making important career changes.... Break-Back BrokersApr 1, 2010By Mindy Diamond The hottest trend over the past 18 months has been the breakaway broker, the wirehouse advisor who leaves his firm to either become an RIA or to affiliate... The Job Changer's Top MisstepsMar 1, 2010By Mindy Diamond Changing jobs always comes with risk. Here are some potential pitfalls to avoid.... Planning Is EverythingFeb 1, 2010By Mindy Diamond Once you have decided to switch firms, it is essential that you know exactly what you need to do and how you are going to do it.... |
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